A theory on party discipline and vote switching by legislators
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ejpoleco.2020.101960
Abstract: Abstract We develop a new theory of vote switching by legislators that defect from party line voting. In our model, ideological candidates select their party label and, once elected, vote in parliament. Political parties select… read more here.
Keywords: vote switching; defect party; party; party line ... See more keywords
Giorgia on their minds: Vote switching to Fratelli d’Italia in the Italian general election of 2022
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DOI: 10.1177/13540688241257780
Abstract: In the context of the ongoing deinstitutionalisation of the Italian party system, Fratelli d’Italia (FdI) emerged as the most voted-for party in the 2022 general election. Although previous studies categorised FdI as a populist radical… read more here.
Keywords: fratelli italia; party; election; vote switching ... See more keywords
Fair-Weather Voters: Personality and Vote Switching Intentions
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DOI: 10.1177/14789299231174756
Abstract: While numerous explanations for vote-switching have been proposed (e.g. declining rates of partisanship, ideological shifts, partisan ambivalence, change in policy preferences), far less work has examined the personality profile of people more likely to engage… read more here.
Keywords: voters personality; weather voters; vote switching; switching intentions ... See more keywords